Port Engineer – Fleet & Shipyard Lead (4/4 Rotation)

Curtin Marine Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits

Job summary

Curtin Maritime in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Fleet/Shipyard Port Engineer to join our engineering team. This shoreside role supports vessel engineers, enforces engineering policies, and helps manage drydockings and budgets.

You will coordinate tasks with Senior Port Engineer, oversee Helm Connect inputs, and assist in purchasing related to vessel operations. A minimum of 5 years in an engineering role on tugboats or similar machinery is preferred, along with a TWIC card.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in engineering or mechanical aptitude on vessels.
• TWIC Card required for eligibility.
• Experience managing vessel drydockings and hands-on mechanical skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Port Engineer with Vessel Engineers & Engineering Support Staff.
• Support implementation of Engineering policies and procedures.
• Assist in purchasing related to normal vessel operations.
• Enforce Helm Connect tasks for engineering work and input.
• Coordinate with Senior Port Engineer in assigning tasks to vessel engineers.
• Manage vessel engineers and ensure timely completion of work.
• Attend vessel drydock periods and report progress and budgets.
• Assist in mobilization and outfitting of vessels for long-term jobs.

Skills

Engineering management

Vessel engineers coordination

Policy implementation

Administrative skills

Tools

Helm Connect

Job description

Curtin Maritime in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Fleet/Shipyard Port Engineer to join our engineering team. This shoreside role supports vessel engineers, enforces engineering policies, and helps manage drydockings and budgets.

You will coordinate tasks with Senior Port Engineer, oversee Helm Connect inputs, and assist in purchasing related to vessel operations. A minimum of 5 years in an engineering role on tugboats or similar machinery is preferred, along with a TWIC card.